More than 90 teams are taking the field this weekend for one of the largest and longest-running girls soccer club team tournaments on the West Coast, the Placer United Girls Cup.

The event is drawing thousands of players and families from across California and neighboring states to the Rio Linda area.

But this year, there's an extra layer of excitement. A brand-new soccer complex is set to open in Roseville next month, one that could reshape the future of soccer in Placer County.

The Placer Valley Soccer Complex, opening Nov. 21, will feature 10 new lighted turf fields, a playground, and the capacity to host hundreds of teams year-round.

"It's a great deal for the community," said Ron Benjamin, Director of Coaching for Placer United. "It brings in a ton of revenue, probably over a mill

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